Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.
At a glance
Location: Cirencester Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: 7 month Fixed-Term Contract
Seniority: Associate
Responsibilities
* Design and project planning – support or assume responsibility for the detailed planning and design of events, including resources, budget, logistics, event space, room allocation, accommodation, and coordination with content delivery stakeholders. Set up and lead regular event logistics meetings, produce a working document for event execution.
* Event management – oversee the running of both in‑person and virtual events, manage suppliers, and address issues as they arise.
* Temporary event staff – oversee event support staff, provide direction, manage on‑site staffing levels, and define roles and responsibilities.
* Negotiation and contracting – work with procurement and the wider team to shortlist venues/hotels, negotiate contracts, and identify other suppliers.
* Supplier management – select suppliers, work with procurement on due diligence and contracts, and ensure high quality service delivery.
* Production oversight – prepare or contribute to production briefs and ensure events are produced at the highest quality (both in‑person and virtual).
* Communication and literature – collaborate with the content team, communications BPs, and other stakeholders to design and produce event literature.
* Budget management – prepare budgets, forecast venue costs, speaker requirements, and projected attendance; review budgets regularly, highlight issues, and reconcile final event costs for fully owned events.
* Reporting – provide regular budget and event progress/evaluation reports for all managed projects.
* Ad hoc projects – assist with one‑off projects as directed by the Events Operations Manager.
The job holder is required to attend the SJP events they manage, including pre and post‑event stages. They may also attend other SJP events as part of the on‑site team.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced and delivery‑focused event professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in delivering high‑quality events that reflect SJP’s brand and values. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, commercially aware, and confident managing multiple stakeholders and suppliers. They will demonstrate resilience, sound judgement, and the ability to respond calmly to changing requirements while maintaining strong attention to detail and financial discipline.
Essential Criteria
* Experience delivering a high volume of high‑quality in‑person and virtual events end‑to‑end, often concurrently and to tight timeframes.
* Strong project planning and organisational skills, able to handle contending priorities and multiple event schedules simultaneously.
* Demonstrable experience managing event budgets, including forecasting, reconciliation and financial reporting, with strong accuracy.
* Experience negotiating and managing suppliers and venues, working collaboratively with Procurement, ensuring contractual, financial and operational details are meticulously managed.
* Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build effective working relationships internally and externally, maintaining attention to detail across all communications and deliverables.
Desirable Criteria
* Understanding of SJP’s structure, strategy and decision‑making protocols.
* Knowledge of High Net Worth client segment and experience delivering events that meet their interests, expectations and preferences. Experience contributing to risk registers and operating within regulated or governance‑led environments.
* Experience managing temporary staff or supporting wider delivery teams on‑site.
* Experience supporting recruitment or client‑facing events.
Special Requirements
The role requires flexible working, particularly leading up to and during events requiring overnight stays or extended working hours. Travel may be required. A full current driver’s licence, passport and use of public transport may also be appropriate.
Benefits
We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
* Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
* Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
* 10% non‑contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Reasonable Adjustments
We’re an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing minds@sjp.co.uk.
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